Early TVR Pictures
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Same car, 3 different registration numbers.
TVR 3000M Turbo SE Widebody 7818 DF b by RonMcC1, on Flickr
TVR 3000M Turbo SE Widebody BOF 246T TVR 8 a by RonMcC1, on Flickr
TVR 3000M Turbo SE Widebody BOF 246T 1979 028 by RonMcC1, on Flickr
TVR 3000M Turbo SE Forres Classic carshow carpark 002 by RonMcC1, on Flickr
TVR 3000M Turbo SE Widebody BOF 246T 1979 064 Ballindaloch Castle BB by RonMcC1, on Flickr
TVR 3000M Turbo SE Widebody 7818 DF b by RonMcC1, on Flickr
TVR 3000M Turbo SE Widebody BOF 246T TVR 8 a by RonMcC1, on Flickr
TVR 3000M Turbo SE Widebody BOF 246T 1979 028 by RonMcC1, on Flickr
TVR 3000M Turbo SE Forres Classic carshow carpark 002 by RonMcC1, on Flickr
TVR 3000M Turbo SE Widebody BOF 246T 1979 064 Ballindaloch Castle BB by RonMcC1, on Flickr
Kraftfahrer said:
GTRene said:
that one and I have more with the owner on it, was the one I talked about before I bought the car I know have, this one was also on my shopping list, I had some e-mails and pictures change with the owner back then
I believe he spoke about 425hp back then on 675kg...must be fast.
.. 425hp ... maybe possible, but 675kg? – never for a Griffith Series 200 ... let him say what he want. Homologation weight for a racing Griffith is 890kg. And even that is hard to archive. I believe he spoke about 425hp back then on 675kg...must be fast.
Regards, A.
other info I found on the web from some years ago I also read 350hp.
But...in a recently (June 2014) writing on the web about his car I found this specs
said:
Technische Daten: Beschleunigung von 0 auf 100 4,2 Sek. Gewicht 657 Kg Motor V8 Small Block PS 425 Drehmoment 497 Nm Karosserie Gitterrohrrahmen GfK – Karosserie Einzelradaufhängung Noch vorhandene Fahrzeuge 2 Stück in Europa als Strassenversion 17 Stück Weltweit aber in Rennausführung
so that mentioning the same as I had written down by the pictures I still had, the mails are gone (some pc crash or 2)Thats what I know, if its true? don't know but thats about his car and thats also what he wrote to me back in 2006/2007 maybe wishful thinking? who knows.
thegamekeeper said:
Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. It's amazing if you tell the same story often enough you begin to believe it yourself. John Horne knows as well as anyone else that this is not a TVR, it's not a Griffith, it has no legitimate identity.
It would appear that I know more about it than he does and that's unlikely. Putting badges on a bittza and bulls******g does not make it an more real. I have never heard him relate this fantasy in front of anyone who knows what it really is. The only credible thing about the "story" is that it is a genuine "GIFF", Freudian slip or not.
Do you have any more of the story you can share? for example I don't recall whether the car has chassis plate (I would imagine not given the circumstances) It would appear that I know more about it than he does and that's unlikely. Putting badges on a bittza and bulls******g does not make it an more real. I have never heard him relate this fantasy in front of anyone who knows what it really is. The only credible thing about the "story" is that it is a genuine "GIFF", Freudian slip or not.
Griffith007 said:
what bits could possibly be detailed on this car? The VIN plate?
I am sure they have been sorted now but the head bolts and a few other engine bits where rusted and just let it down a bit nothing that a Saturdays work would not have sorted.When you go through JD Classics workshop and show room everything is just pristine and when I looked at the Griffith these bits just stood out but I am just being picky its a stunning car
A
[quote=Kraftfahrer]
.. 425hp ... maybe possible, but 675kg? – never for a Griffith Series 200 ... let him say what he want. Homologation weight for a racing Griffith is 890kg. And even that is hard to archive.
Regards, A.[/quote
I agree, lots of people mention the weight, 1450lbs(approx.675kg) that was advertized at the time, the thruth is that the car is nowhere near that, mine is under 890kg with roll bar but 675kg...thats just too far off. The weight of the car, one of the great legends of the Griffith just isn´t true, too bad
.. 425hp ... maybe possible, but 675kg? – never for a Griffith Series 200 ... let him say what he want. Homologation weight for a racing Griffith is 890kg. And even that is hard to archive.
Regards, A.[/quote
I agree, lots of people mention the weight, 1450lbs(approx.675kg) that was advertized at the time, the thruth is that the car is nowhere near that, mine is under 890kg with roll bar but 675kg...thats just too far off. The weight of the car, one of the great legends of the Griffith just isn´t true, too bad
prideaux said:
I am sure they have been sorted now but the head bolts and a few other engine bits where rusted and just let it down a bit nothing that a Saturdays work would not have sorted.
When you go through JD Classics workshop and show room everything is just pristine and when I looked at the Griffith these bits just stood out but I am just being picky its a stunning car
A
I get it, haven´t seen the car myself but it certainly looks good, very good indeed.When you go through JD Classics workshop and show room everything is just pristine and when I looked at the Griffith these bits just stood out but I am just being picky its a stunning car
A
Many Griffiths are far from being restored to what one might consider even close to being original though, which does surprise me a bit. Had it been an early Porsche 911, many of us would be using the latest (all truth) book of authenticity.
Griffith007 said:
prideaux said:
I am sure they have been sorted now but the head bolts and a few other engine bits where rusted and just let it down a bit nothing that a Saturdays work would not have sorted.
When you go through JD Classics workshop and show room everything is just pristine and when I looked at the Griffith these bits just stood out but I am just being picky its a stunning car
A
I get it, haven´t seen the car myself but it certainly looks good, very good indeed.When you go through JD Classics workshop and show room everything is just pristine and when I looked at the Griffith these bits just stood out but I am just being picky its a stunning car
A
Many Griffiths are far from being restored to what one might consider even close to being original though, which does surprise me a bit. Had it been an early Porsche 911, many of us would be using the latest (all truth) book of authenticity.
A
Grantura MKI said:
The car was done for the world of wheels show. This is were Barris and others would showcase there work.
Not ot my liking, but shown in the day was most likely a hit?
Best,
D.
I am trying my best to piece the story together and would very much appreciate yourNot ot my liking, but shown in the day was most likely a hit?
Best,
D.
knowledge of the 007...previous owners, DC Armory etc...
thanks,
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